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Mariya Shmuylo

Mariya Shmuylo

Downers Grove, IL
Clinical Social Work/therapist, MSW
Mariya Shmuylo is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist who employs a psychodynamic approach to therapy. She believes in the transformative power of a strong client-therapist relationship, which enables individuals to uncover unconscious thought patterns, childhood repressions, and maladaptive coping strategies. Her therapeutic environment is warm, understanding, and non-judgmental, allowing clients to discover their strengths and foster healing. Mariya acknowledges that each client deserves an individualized approach, tailored with the best evidence-based techniques available to meet their unique needs and experiences. With experience in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, aging, and transitions in life phases, she works effectively with clients of all ages. Mariya is committed to supporting individuals on their journeys of change by providing guidance and skills they need to identify their strengths and harness them to fulfill their potential. Her ultimate goal is to help clients delve deep into their lives, uncovering themes and connections to address the root causes of the specific challenges they face.
Specialties
50+ Addiction Anxiety Depression PTSD/Trauma
Kimberly Skoczelas

Kimberly Skoczelas

Downers Grove, IL
Counselor, LCPC
Kimberly Skoczelas, a dedicated counselor and licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC), is committed to guiding individuals on their journey toward mental well-being. She provides a private, comfortable, and non-judgmental space where clients can focus on their personal growth. With a firm belief that therapy is a collaborative process, Kimberly ensures that her clients are informed and actively involved every step of the way. Her direct yet empathetic style fosters an environment where individuals can work towards achieving their goals and enhancing their confidence. Kimberly finds joy in working with a diverse range of clients, particularly those struggling with addictions, mood disorders, and relationship issues, and she offers her expertise to both individuals and couples. To best address her clients' unique needs, she tailors her therapeutic approach, drawing from methods such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Kimberly also recognizes the healing power of humor in therapy, encouraging clients to understand the connections between their beliefs, emotions, and thoughts.
Specialties
Addiction General Mental Health Relationship Stress
Jackie Sprague

Jackie Sprague

Downers Grove, IL
LPC
Meet Jackie Sprague, LPC—a warm and creative therapist dedicated to helping children, adolescents, young adults, and women navigate through their challenges. With a passion rooted in her nerdy, artsy-fartsy personality, Jackie brings a unique blend of evidence-based strategies and creative interventions to her practice. She understands how overwhelming it can be to find someone trustworthy to confide in, especially for parents eager to provide their children with the right resources for success. Jackie values building strong therapeutic relationships founded on trust and respect, working collaboratively as a team with each client to help them become the person they aspire to be. With experience in ABA and children on the Autism spectrum, she tailors her interventions to meet the individual needs of her clients, utilizing a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Together with Jackie, clients embark on a journey of growth and self-discovery, and she is always ready to listen and support them through whatever challenges they face.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression
Valerie Stone Hardy

Valerie Stone Hardy

Downers Grove, IL
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Valerie Stone Hardy is a licensed professional counselor with extensive experience in guiding individuals on their journeys towards emotional wellness. She understands that life’s path can sometimes veer off course due to challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, identity issues, or career and academic pressures. Clients may find themselves feeling drained or stuck, but Valerie believes that therapy can illuminate a pathway to healing and growth. She offers affordable and compassionate care tailored specifically to the needs of tweens, teens, and adults. With a degree in communications, she skillfully helps clients navigate life's complexities and interact effectively in various situations. Valerie’s 20 years as a high school educator equips her with deep insight into the adolescent experience. Her therapeutic approach is centered around client-specific methods, often utilizing client-centered, solution-focused, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. While there may not be a GPS for life's journey, Valerie is dedicated to supporting each client in overcoming their challenges. Her flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, ensures that individuals can find the time needed to enhance self-awareness, achieve their personal goals, and develop the tools necessary to live their best lives.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression General Mental Health Getting Unstuck Grief LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Student Life Teens
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Dimitria Vandarakis

Dimitria Vandarakis

Downers Grove, IL
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS
Dimitria Vandarakis, LCSW, is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist dedicated to supporting individuals through their unique mental health journeys. With over 24 years of experience in clinical treatment, she emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind and body, ensuring a holistic approach to therapy. Dimitria employs a diverse range of innovative therapies, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Humanistic methods, and Motivational Interviewing, tailored to the specific needs and learning styles of her clients. She believes in the collaborative nature of therapy, where the client, their family, and the therapist join forces in the healing process. Dimitria has worked with a wide spectrum of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, and chronic pain, and serves a clientele that spans adolescents to seniors. Her commitment to fostering self-esteem, managing stress, and addressing behavioral challenges highlights her dedication to the mental health field.
Specialties
50+ ADHD Anxiety Bipolar Chronic Pain Depression General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Spirituality Weight Management
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Jeri (geraldine) Sedlacek

Jeri (geraldine) Sedlacek

Downers Grove, IL
Counselor, MA
Jeri Sedlacek, MA, LCPC, CAADC, PCGC, CSAT, brings over 25 years of experience in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health field. She passionately believes that everyone has the potential and right to live a full and joyful life, harnessing their unique abilities to reach both personal and professional goals. Jeri provides guidance in a safe and supportive environment, fostering growth and healing. Her expertise includes Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), addressing a variety of workplace and employment stressors, career choices, transitions surrounding marriage and divorce, family dynamics, as well as conflict resolution and navigating grief and loss. Jeri is committed to helping individuals unlock their potential and thrive.
Specialties
Breakups Family Stress Grief Relationship Stress Work Stress
Renee Barney

Renee Barney

Downers Grove, IL
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA
Renee Barney, MA, LCPC, is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in working with teens, young adults, and adults to foster healthy change and alleviate stress. Her expertise lies in addressing anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem, especially for clients who may have experienced Complex Trauma. With a culturally sensitive and trauma-focused approach, Renee gently guides her clients towards greater ease, care, and understanding in their lives. She focuses on strength-building therapy for identity development, encompassing both individual self and aspects of sexual and gender identity. Renee collaborates closely with her clients to process anxiety reduction, as well as navigate grief and trauma when needed. Additionally, she offers support in career development, life transitions, intimate relationships, and self-discovery. Her experience extends to working with individuals who have been parented by or partnered with those exhibiting personality disorders. With her welcoming nature, influenced by her own immigrant background, Renee embraces diversity in her practice. Before her journey as a psychotherapist, she honed her analytical skills as a CPA in law, tax, finance, and accounting, and she is also a proud parent of three children.
Specialties
Anxiety Grief Relationship Stress
Debbie Barrett Phd

Debbie Barrett Phd

Downers Grove, IL
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PHD
Dr. Debbie Barrett is a highly skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. She specializes in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. With a comprehensive background in psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, Dr. Barrett utilizes a range of therapeutic modalities tailored to meet her clients' unique needs. Her extensive training encompasses working with children, adolescents, and adults, particularly those affected by domestic and family violence and substance abuse. Through a process of self-reflection, Dr. Barrett guides her clients to understand how past experiences shape their present behaviors and feelings, empowering them to achieve personal growth and healing. By fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, she encourages her clients to take the courageous step towards a more fulfilling and satisfying life, while also providing clinical supervision to other counselors in the field.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence Mindfulness Relationship Stress
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Joy Davy

Joy Davy

Downers Grove, IL
Counselor, MS
Joy Davy, MS, LCPC, NCC, is a dedicated counselor who sees clients via teletherapy, providing convenience and flexibility. She collaborates with each individual to create customized plans tailored to their specific goals and the changes they wish to achieve in their lives. Joy's therapeutic approach combines mindfulness and talk therapy, enabling her clients to navigate through challenging times with respect and unwavering support. Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, she ensures that clients from diverse backgrounds feel understood and valued throughout their counseling journey.
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Specialties
Mindfulness
Kate Hinkle

Kate Hinkle

Downers Grove, IL
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Kate Hinkle is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to fostering open and collaborative therapeutic relationships. With expertise in interpersonal, mindfulness, and family systems theories, she actively listens with empathy, witnessing clients' growth as they navigate their unique journeys. Dr. Hinkle supports her clients in achieving immediate relief through self-care, education, and skill-building, while long-term success is often rooted in deeper self-reflection, exploring coping and relationship patterns, and enhancing emotional awareness. With specialized training in Marriage and Family Therapy and Integrative Health Coaching, her interests extend to women’s health—particularly endocrine issues, peri/menopause longevity, and wellness through an integrative health perspective. She is currently pursuing certification as a Menopause Specialist healthcare provider, reflecting her commitment to comprehensive care for women. Dr. Hinkle is a staunch advocate for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. Her clinical expertise encompasses mood disorders, relationship and family issues, couples therapy, health and wellness, and life transitions, all while ensuring a compassionate, tailored approach to each individual's or couple’s unique needs.
Specialties
General Mental Health LGBTQ+ Men's & Women's Issues Mindfulness Relationship Stress
Kayla Mcgill

Kayla Mcgill

Downers Grove, IL
Counselor, MA
Kayla Mcgill is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in the treatment of adolescents and young adults. With extensive experience working alongside families and school districts, she provides essential support when students require accommodations for emotional, behavioral, or learning difficulties. Many of her school-aged clients are on the autism spectrum, and she also adeptly addresses issues such as anxiety, depression, unstable mood, stress management, and addiction. Kayla understands that each client is unique, which is why she prioritizes meeting individuals where they are in therapy, allowing for a profound understanding of their personal stories. She fosters a positive, open, and accepting environment where clients feel safe to confront their challenges. Utilizing evidence-based practices including positive psychology, mindfulness, DBT, CBT, and trauma-informed psychotherapy, she promotes personal growth and resilience. Kayla holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Iowa State University and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Governors State University, with elective coursework in Behavioral Neurology, Neuropsychology, and Trauma-Informed Care.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression Disabilities General Mental Health Mindfulness PTSD/Trauma Teens
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Claudia Mellott

Claudia Mellott

Downers Grove, IL
Counselor, MS
Claudia Mellott, MS, LCPC, is a compassionate and experienced counselor dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their joy amidst emotional pain. With a deep belief in the resilience of the human spirit, she provides support for adults facing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. Claudia understands that anxiety and worry can be debilitating, and she works to help clients develop effective coping strategies to overcome these hurdles. Her expertise extends to relationship issues, communication difficulties, and navigating conflicts both at home and in the workplace. Claudia's approach is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), allowing her to tailor her methods to the unique needs of each individual. By fostering a collaborative environment, she guides her clients toward their personal goals at a pace that feels comfortable. Those seeking positive change will find a supportive partner in Claudia, who recognizes that the journey to healing begins with taking that crucial first step.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Bipolar Depression General Mental Health Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Relationship Stress Spirituality
Jeffrey Wapner

Jeffrey Wapner

Downers Grove, IL
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Jeffrey Wapner, a distinguished psychologist with a PhD from Fordham University, brings over three decades of experience to his practice since graduating in 1984. He is deeply committed to fostering understanding and growth in individuals across all ages, including preteens, children (ages 6 to 10), teens, adults, and elders (ages 65+). Jeffrey specializes in addressing anxiety, relationship issues, and educational challenges, demonstrating a keen insight into the complexities of family dynamics and individual growth. His versatile approach utilizes various therapy types, including mindfulness-based therapy, coaching, play therapy, and family relational models, ensuring that each client receives tailored support. He is adept at working with a wide range of needs, encompassing ADHD, coping skills, self-esteem issues, and parenting challenges, among others. Dr. Wapner’s compassionate and engaging style creates a safe space for clients to explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and cultivate healthier relationships.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Family Stress Parenting

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